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in the garden

in the garden

in the garden

Anna Timmerman
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Crape myrtles have become a beautiful part of our summer landscaping since it was first introduced to the US in the late 1700’s in Charleston, South Carolina. They are native to China and Korea and have been enjoyed as a landscape tree for centuries there.

St. Bernard Parish Arrest Reports

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
May 16, 2025Kemori Jarell Junius, 30, Chalmette: possession of a firearm or carrying concealed weapon by a person convicted of certain felonies, possession of schedule I narcotics, possession of drug paraphernalia, headlamps, no proof insurance in vehicle, illegal possession of weapons in presence...
Residents pack into Val Reiss Sports Complex to participate in USACE public hearing on LIT permit.

Residents pack into Val Reiss Sports Complex to participate in USACE public hearing on LIT permit.

Residents Express Opposition to LIT Permit During USACE Hearing

Justin Walton
Thursday, May 29, 2025
In the evening of May 27, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) hosted a public hearing in the Val Reiss Recreation Complex in Chalmette to gather comments on the permit application for the Port of New Orleans’s (PONO) proposed Louisiana International Terminal (LIT) project to be built...

St. Bernard Library Launches Summer Program Amid Move To New Location

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The library is currently closed at both the Palmisano and the East Judge Perez locations as our move to the new library begins. As we pack up, box up, and load up all of our belongings, we are doing our best to keep to our traditional Tuesday through Friday summer reading schedule as much as we can.
ST. BERNARD SHINES IN BATON ROUGE

ST. BERNARD SHINES IN BATON ROUGE

ST. BERNARD SHINES IN BATON ROUGE

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
St. Bernard officials gathered with legislators for a Day at the Capitol luncheon this week in Baton Rouge. The annual event is hosted to bring awareness to St. Bernard issues.
Daniel Ingram Named Chalmette Refining Manager

Daniel Ingram Named Chalmette Refining Manager

Daniel Ingram Named Chalmette Refining Manager

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Chalmette Refining is proud to announce that PBF Energy has appointed Daniel Ingram as our new Refinery Manager.Ingram began his career with ConocoPhillips (COP) and has more than 20 years of experience in a series of positions with increasing responsibility and authority.
Nunez Community College in Chalmette will o er a free NCCER Core Construction course taught in Spanish this summer. The class begins July 1. Interested students should submit a Workforce Inquiry Form at Nunez. edu/Workforce or email adulteducation@nunez.edu.

Nunez Community College in Chalmette will o er a free NCCER Core Construction course taught in Spanish this summer. The class begins July 1. Interested students should submit a Workforce Inquiry Form at Nunez. edu/Workforce or email adulteducation@nunez.edu.

Nunez Offers Free NCCER Core Construction Course Taught In Spanish

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
For the second summer in a row, Nunez Community College in Chalmette will offer a NCCER Core Construction course free to Spanish speakers.The class, which will be led by a Nunez instructor and an in-class interpreter, is scheduled for July 1-Aug. 14. It will meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 p.m.

SBEDF Opens Applications for 2025 Startup St. Bernard

News Staff
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Applications are now open for the 11th annual Startup St. Bernard pitch competition, presented by the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation (SBEDF). Startup St. Bernard seeks out dedicated, enthusiastic entrepreneurs who want to grow their business to the next level.
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